'You grow and develop. He's done that' - Hansen

Fixed it for you champ x

The boks generally have less depth on the wing than the ABs do. Even though they currently have a pretty solid roster, of their current wings only Canan Moodie is younger than Tele’a, so they will likely need some additional depth there in the next few years.

If the boks don’t want him, Tele’a will definitely be good enough for samoa - although I guess he could be passed over if whoever the coach thinks he would block the development of young talent coming through Moana Pasifika.

The one thing we know is his temperament was still a big work on for him while he should have been playing his best rugby for the All Blacks. That’s what sets apart the greats like Carter and Spencer, not just their talent, but their temperament.

And yes i’m a Crusader supporter.

I like the Tahs willingness to attack from anywhere on the counter. Their structures are fairly simple and mostly off 9 not 10. There is potential when Jorgensen gets back from injury and as Foketi beds back in.

What I didn’t like about the Foketi ‘try’ was that the TMO did not present the footage as a choice, he just told the ref what to do. I prefer the ‘this is the best angle to see it’ approach and let the ref decide for himself. My understanding is that this is WR’s preference too.

Noah will be a great test of Joe’s ‘rule’. He could afford to drop Gleeson, Noah not so much.

If they go in without Lolesio, Gleeson and Skelton v the Lions, it will by a big mountain to climb.

Leinster have moved ahead of Ireland again, just as they did around 2018. They have found a way to gel Nienaber’s dominant D with a more stable, compact attack.

But Faz won’t implement Nienaber’s D, he’ll implement Ireland’s. And I doubt he will recognize the improvements England have made in 2025 in his selection. Doubts, doubts.

And yes I do beleive Leinster would beat Ireland atm. RG and Jordie are game-changers, and even Slimani is better than any other THP in Ireland than Jager, who isout of favour.

Pity Munster made so many basic errors, they the game to really trouble UBB.🙄

It may seem strange to say it, but I feel the Lions would benefit from more English players and maybe even coaches. I’ve never said this before, but England are currently the most creative of the four home unions!

Also not sure whether Skelton will make he first XV, prob on the bench?

I am going to keep a keen eye on Teddy W from now on!